The Thread Milling Wizard is used to machine threads using a thread mill tool.

This wizard supports:

• Internal and external threads

• Right-hand and left-hand threads

This wizard is designed for thread milling cutters only and must not be used with taps.

Parameter Descriptions

Name

This is the name used to describe the wizard.

It is displayed on the F5 – Conversational page.

Tool No

This is the tool number used to machine the thread.

Tool Diameter

This is the diameter of the thread milling tool.

Spindle RPM

This is the spindle speed used during the thread milling operation.

Cutting Feedrate

This is the feed rate used for X and Y axis cutting movements.

Z Feedrate

This is the feed rate used for Z axis movements.

Z Clearance

This is the height above the material that the Z axis moves to when travelling between cuts.

Depth of Cut

This is the depth of material removed per pass.

The total number of passes is determined by dividing the difference between Z Start and Z End by the depth of cut.

Thread Pitch

This is the required thread pitch and can be specified in metric or imperial units.

Thread pitch values can be found in standard threading charts or machinist handbooks.

Thread Type

This determines whether the wizard is configured for:

• Internal threads, used for threading holes

• External threads, used for threading shafts or bolts

The selected type also determines which wizard diagram is shown on screen.

Thread Direction

This determines whether the thread is right-hand or left-hand.

Right-hand threads are used for standard threading applications.

X Centre

This is the X-axis work coordinate for the centre of the thread.

Y Centre

This is the Y-axis work coordinate for the centre of the thread.

Z Start

This is the Z-axis work coordinate where the threading operation begins.

Z End

This is the Z-axis work coordinate where the threading operation ends.

Minor Diameter

This is the smallest diameter of the thread.

• For internal threads, the minor diameter is measured from crest to crest.

• For external threads, the minor diameter is measured from root to root.

Minor diameter values can be found in standard threading charts and machinist handbooks.

QR Code Help

The QR code opens this documentation page for quick reference.

Save

This saves the wizard parameters and returns you to the F5 – Conversational page.

If any parameters are missing or incorrect, MASSO will display and highlight the affected fields.

Cancel

This cancels all changes and returns you to the F5 – Conversational page without saving.

Tab Key Navigation

On MASSO G3, users with an external keyboard can use the Tab key to move through parameters one at a time, reducing the need to use a mouse.